Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, released its latest Lock Volume Indices, showing little change in mortgage activity month-over-month. It recorded a 1.07% drop in all volume for April.
Category: News and Trends

LenderLogix Finds Mortgage Market Momentum
Signs point to growing borrower momentum in the mortgage market as the spring homebuying season takes off, according to LenderLogix, Buffalo.

Associate Member Benefit Webinar, May 13
Join us for an exclusive Associate Member Benefit Webinar designed to help you make the most of your MBA membership.

State of the Market: Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Mortgage Lending, May 13
Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the current and future landscape of mortgage technology amidst the evolving state of the economy and market trends.

Redfin: Demand for Vacation Homes Falls
Redfin, Seattle, found that the demand for vacation and second homes has dropped to the lowest level in at least six years.

Quote of the Day
“Early April started strong with a brief dip in rates, but volatility returned by mid-month, pushing rates higher and muting new volume.”
–Andrew Rhodes, Senior Director and Head of Trading at MCT

Premier Member Spotlight: Vice Capital Markets
(One in a continuing series of profiles of Premier Members of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Please contact MBA’s Alicia Goncalves, CMB for information about Premier Member Spotlights.)

Remodeling Market Poised for Growth, NAHB Finds
Aging housing stock and insufficient new home inventory mean the remodeling market is poised for future growth, the National Association of Home Builders reported.

People in the News, May 9, 2025
Industry personnel news from FICS and Westcor Title Land Insurance Co.

Call for Speakers: MBA’s Annual Convention and Expo 2025 (Deadline May 16)
Speaking proposals for breakout sessions are now being accepted for MBA’s Annual Convention and Expo, taking place October 19-22 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.